Methyl Methanesulfonate
CAS Number
66-27-3Synonym
Methanesulfonic acid methyl ester; MMS; Methyl mesylate; Methylmethane sulfonate; Methyl methanesulfonic acid; Methylmethanesulphonate; Methyl methansulfonate
Occurrence/Use
Research chemical (induces cancer, alkylating agent), possible use as reversible and mammalian chemosterilant
| Latest Criteria: |
Proposition 65 NSRLs/MADLs
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| Inhalation Unit Risk (μg/cubic meter)-1: |
2.8 E-5
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| Inhalation Slope Factor (mg/kg-day)-1: |
9.9 E-2
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| Oral Slope Factor (mg/kg-day)-1: |
9.9 E-2
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| Comments/References: |
Proposition 65
| Cancer: |
Currently listed
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| Listed as causing: |
Cancer
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| Date of Listing: |
04/01/1988
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| Basis for Listing: |
State's Qualified Experts
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| Cancer | |
| No Significant Risk Level (NSRL): |
7 µg/day
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| Last NSRL/MADL Revision: |
1992
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| Cancer: |
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